Support Worker - Ellesmere Port

SeeMeHired.com; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Refer-a-friend £500 scheme

Fully paid induction

Career progression

Pension scheme

Private health care

Blue Light Card

Staff awards

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our residential teams in Ellesmere Port. You will support autistic individuals in their homes, help them access the community, and assist with daily activities and personal care.

You will work with a friendly team, receive full induction and ongoing training, and have opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Hourly rate £13.55–£13.60, 35 hours 20 minutes per week, with shifts discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring by nature
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and undertake professional development
• Experience providing personal care is advantageous
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

Responsibilities

• Support autistic individuals in their homes and daily activities
• Assist with appointments and community outings
• Support personal care and daily routines
• Build meaningful relationships and empower clients

Job description

Support Worker - Ellesmere Port

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services and support for autistic people and their families. We are expanding our team in our Residential properties across Wirral and West Cheshire and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.

As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a warm, friendly team, dedicated to delivering individualised care. Your role will involve supporting individuals in their homes and helping them engage with the local community, including daily activities, appointments, and personal care.

In return for your dedication, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Excellent rates of pay plus enhanced overtime

• £500 Refer-a-friend scheme after meeting a satisfactory probation period (subject to eligibility criteria).

• Fully paid induction and ongoing training from our award-winning team

• Opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Access to a pension scheme, private health care (Medicash), and an Employee Assistance Programme

• High street discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light Card

• Regular staff awards, a refer-a-friend scheme, and clear career progression paths

About the role

As a Support Worker with Autism Together, your day-to-day will be dynamic and deeply rewarding. You'll work within a supportive team to empower autistic individuals, helping them navigate daily life and achieve their personal goals. This involves creating and implementing personalised care plans, assisting with activities from personal care at home to appointments and community outings. This role is perfect for someone with empathy and a desire to help others grow. You'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work. We provide extensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including fully-funded qualifications, ensuring you can develop professionally while making a real difference.

Hourly Rate £13.55 - £13.60

Hours per week 35 hours and 20 minutes per week

Hours of work
Within our Services, our hours run on varying shift patterns - to be discussed at interview.

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• A compassionate and caring nature.
• A desire to support people and make a positive difference in their lives.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional development.

Desired Criteria

• Experience working as a support worker

Skills you'll need

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Time Management
• Organisational skills
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care